For certified companies, INPS exemption of up to 1% of contributions, with a maximum of 50 thousand euros per year. For those who have yet to be certified, contributions for consultancy and audits are arriving: applications from 21 September 2026
Double economic support arriving, with one click, for Italian companies that invest in work-life balance. On the one hand there is the discount on social security contributionsup to 1% and with a ceiling of 50 thousand euros per year, reserved for companies that have certification. On the other hand, a package of vouchers and non-repayable contributions is starting for those who want to get certified, but still has to bear the costs of consultancy and audit. In fact, the interministerial decree of 10 September 2026, signed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies, with the Ministry for Family, Birth and Equal Opportunities and with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, dictated the rules.
What is the certification for family-work conciliation
At the basis of everything there is a technical document, UNI/PdR 192:2026. It is a scheme that rewards companies capable of demonstrating, with measurable indicators, a real commitment to maternity, paternity and management of family care loads: from smart working to parental leave, from corporate welfare to return paths after a long absence, up to psychological and health support programs for employees. To obtain certification you need to achieve a minimum score of 50% for micro and small businesses and 60% for those with over 50 employees, verified by an accredited assessment body. Once obtained, certification remains valid for 36 months, with two intermediate checks one year and two years later. And with this document in hand you have the requirements to access the contribution relief.
Contribution exemption up to 1%: amounts, limits and scope
INPS can recognize certified companies a reduction in social security contributions of up to 1%, with a maximum ceiling of 50 thousand euros per year for each company. The benefit is calculated month by month and is valid for the entire duration of the certification, but no later than 31 December 2028. The resources allocated are not unlimited: we are talking about 7 million euros for 2026 and 12 million for each of the following two years. Therefore, if the eligible applications exceed the available funds, the amount of the relief will be reduced proportionately for all requesting companies.
How and where to submit the application to INPS for the social security discount
Those who already have the certification and want to obtain the relief must apply online to INPS. The request can come from the owner of the company, but also from someone who deals with it on his own, a labor consultant or a qualified accountant. The form must indicate the company’s identification data, the estimate of the average workforce, the average monthly salary, the contribution rate applied and the details of the certification obtained (identification code, body that issued it, date of issue). It will also be necessary to declare that you have not had any suspension of contributory benefits in recent periods.
Vouchers for certification work-life balance
For companies that are starting from scratch and have yet to go through the certification process, the channel is different: not INPS, but Unioncamere, through the portal dedicated to Work-Life Conciliation. There are two types of non-repayable contributions available, designed to largely cover the costs of the adjustment process. The first covers technical assistance and support services, with a voucher of up to approximately 2,459 euros (excluding VAT) per company, useful for being followed by a consultant. The second concerns the actual costs of the certification, with a contribution that can reach up to 12 thousand euros (excluding VAT) to pay the accredited bodies responsible for issuing it. The overall fund amounts to 7.5 million euros, with at least 60% reserved for small and medium-sized businesses. Applications can be submitted at the counter, in chronological order, from 10am on 21 September 2026 until 4pm on 31 March 2027, unless resources are exhausted early. This is why speed in applying is important, so as not to risk arriving when the funds are exhausted.
